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H10.232 ICD-10-CM Code: Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, left eye

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Disorders of conjunctiva (H10-H11)

H10.232

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Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, left eye

This is an inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the left eye that produces a watery discharge, but is not caused by a virus. The condition causes redness, irritation, and excessive tearing without the thick discharge typical of bacterial infections.

CMS-HCC V28

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CMS-HCC V24

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ACA/HHS

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ESRD/PACE

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RXHCC

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Code Book Path

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H10.2Other acute conjunctivitis
H10.23Serous conjunctivitis, except viral
H10.232Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, left eye

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for H10.232 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for H10.232 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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H10.231Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, right eye
H10.233Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, bilateral
H10.239Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, unspecified eye

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for H10.232 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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  • viral conjunctivitis (B30.-)

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for H10.232 in this effective period.

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for H10.232 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for H10.232 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Verify the laterality is documented as left eye only; if bilateral, use separate codes for each eye (H10.231 for right, H10.232 for left)
Confirm the conjunctivitis is serous (watery) and non-viral in nature; if viral etiology is documented, use H10.01x codes instead

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is H10.232 an HCC code?

No. H10.232 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

H10.232 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for serous conjunctivitis, except viral, left eye. This is an inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the left eye that produces a watery discharge, but is not caused by a virus. The condition causes redness, irritation, and excessive tearing without the thick discharge typical of bacterial infections. H10.232 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering disorders of conjunctiva (h10-h11).

H10.232 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Verify the laterality is documented as left eye only; if bilateral, use separate codes for each eye (H10.231 for right, H10.232 for left).

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H10.232 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Verify the laterality is documented as left eye only; if bilateral, use separate codes for each eye (H10.231 for right, H10.232 for left)
  • Confirm the conjunctivitis is serous (watery) and non-viral in nature; if viral etiology is documented, use H10.01x codes instead

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